It's complicated . . .

I sure hope being retired isn't as complicated as retiring! My brain is hurting from all the decisions I'm having to make. Wah wah wah . . . I went to a financial advisor who suggested an option that had not even been on my radar, and now I am trying to see if I can get comfortable with it. Can I become more frugal? I don't think I live very extravagantly as it is, yet he was wondering where I spend all my money! I guess I eat it. If I could know for sure that I will be able to get a part-time job everything would be easier. I realize, of course, that I am very fortunate because I am retiring and not being laid off, so I feel rather selfish worrying about this, but it is a reality. What to do, what to do?

Feeling all is right

I confess I had a few moments of anxiety Friday, after submitting my retirement notice. I was really surprised by the feelings since this is something that I have looked forward to for so long. It kind of scared me. Where did this anxiety come from and what was it about? So, I went in,looked at it, and realized that the fear was that I would be so intoxicated by my new-found freedom to not do any particular thing at any particular time, that I would become a sloth. I tried that on for a bit and realized there was no way I would be able to let that happen. I have too many things I have wanted to do and learn for so long. Besides, the first thing I have planned is to get into the best shape I have ever been. Once I'm there, I will feel so good I will want to do it all.

It's OFFICIAL!

It seems a bit surreal right now, but I sent my online retirement notice to the District office today! I called Cut right before I pushed the "send" button so he could reassure me. A new life is actually right around the corner! The picture of freedom it presents is rather intoxicating at the moment. . .
I hope the world doesn't interfere.